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The 2024 Scandinavian box office shows mixed results In 2024, the Nordic film markets experienced mixed results. Finland saw a sharp decline in cinema admissions, despite the success of local films such as Tiina Lymi’s ‘Stormskerry Maja’. Denmark remained stable with a 24% market share for local films.

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Apple TV+ strengthens its commitment to French and European content production Apple TV+ has signed a four-year agreement with the French government to invest 20% of its annual net revenue in France in local and European audiovisual productions. Apple TV+ also has a deal with Canal+ to expand its reach in France.

variety • 4 d

French Cesar Academy implements zero tolerance policy on sexual violence, suspends members under investigation France’s Cesar Academy has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against sexual and physical violence, with members accused of such crimes disenfranchised during the legal process and disfellowshipped upon final conviction.

variety • 5 d

Oscar nominations 2025: 'Emilia Pérez' leads with 13 nominations, 'Wicked' and 'The Brutalist' follow with 10 The film "Emilia Pérez" leads the 2025 Oscar nominations with 13 nominations. All five films are up for best picture.

cineuropa.org • 5 d

Total UK and Ireland box office revenue to surpass £1 billion in 2024 In 2024, UK and Ireland cinema grosses surpassed £1 billion again, a feat also achieved in 2023. The top grosser was Disney’s “Inside Out 2” with £59.2 million. Dougal Wilson’s “Paddington in Peru” was one of two European co-productions in the top ten.

broadcastmagazine • 6 d

Record subscriber growth at Netflix Netflix added a record 19 million new subscribers in 2024, thanks in part to the new season of "Squid Game" and the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. The number is more than double expectations and surpasses the previous record of 15 million set in 2020.

variety • 6 d

Charades Boss Yohann Comte on Why 'Flow' and 'Memoir of a Snail' Could Mean Big Changes for Independent Animation Distribution Charades, a French production and sales company, has enjoyed success with the animated films "Flow" by Gints Zilbalodis and "Memoir of a Snail" by Adam Elliot, both of which are up for Oscar nominations.
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Belgium

vertigoweb • 10 u

Queer film festival PinX starts on January 29 in Sphinx Cinema Ghent and Cinema Cartoon's Antwerp On January 29, the LGBTQIA+ film festival PinX starts in Sphinx Cinema Ghent and for the first time also in Cinema Cartoon's Antwerp. In addition to films, there are also activities such as a film quiz, workshops and parties.

filmfestival • 4 d

Belgian films at Berlinale With two feature films, one in competition and the other in the brand new Perspectives section, plus two short films, the majority French-language Belgian film is celebrating at the 75th edition of the Berlinale. It will take place from 13 to 23 February 2025.

vaf • 4 d

Oscar nominations for Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, Beautiful Men and Wander to Wonder Three films from Flanders have been nominated for the world's most prestigious film awards.

vertigoweb • 1 w

Antwerp Youth Film Festival 2025 reveals full programme The Youth Film Festival Antwerp has revealed the programme for its 37th edition, which will take place from 1 to 9 March 2025. The festival offers a wide range of activities, including film premieres, workshops, games and a unique Virtual Reality cinema experience.
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Netherlands

nu • 1 d

'Pickle King' Oos Kesbeke plays role in Frank Lammers' film Oos Kesbeke, nicknamed 'the Gherkin King', and his sons Camiel and Silvian make their film debut in "Augurk aan Zee", directed by Frank Lammers. The film, written by Martin van Waardenberg, tells the story of a factory worker who inherits a resort on Bonaire.

ad • 1 d

Halina Reijn's Babygirl passes 35 million mark The film Babygirl by Dutch director Halina Reijn has now earned more than 35 million dollars worldwide. This is reported by The Numbers and Box Office Mojo, two websites that track the revenue of films.

spreekbuis • 2 d

Vlogmania favorite Zapp Program 2025 Vlogmania was voted Favorite Zapp Program during the youth awards gala. The program by makers David and Simon Groen was chosen by a public vote. The Zapp Awards were presented by Daan Boom and Britt Dekker, live from Studio 21 in Hilversum.

see-nl • 5 d

IFFR: Marten Rabarts, head of IFFR Pro Marten Rabarts, the new head of IFFR Pro, will discuss the Dutch focus at this year’s event, which will include a full day dedicated to the Dutch film sector. New Dutch projects will also be presented, including Yim Brakel’s ‘Marseille’.
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nu.nl • 1 w

Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director David Lynch (78) has died

broadcastmagazine • 6 d

Record subscriber growth at Netflix

cineuropa.org • 1 w

The Nordic Film Market reveals its selection

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